Total Crime Rate
77.2 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Saffron Close area has the 9th highest crime rate of 25 local areas in Tickhill & Wadsworth , and the 437th lowest crime rate of 1,002 local areas in Doncaster .
Compared with the surrounding streets, this postcode does not stand out as either a particular hotspot or an unusually safe pocket. Crime levels in the neighbouring output areas are broadly in line with this area.
The overall crime rate in the area around Saffron Close (DN11 9PS) in the last 12 months was 77.2 per 1,000 residents and was 1.7% lower than the Tickhill & Wadsworth average (78.5 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 7 offences recorded. The least common crime was Burglary with 1 case , unchanged from 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Violence and sexual offences ( 600.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Other theft ( -50.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 7 (≈ 23.5 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 600.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has rising ( 28.0% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Saffron Close (DN11 9PS), the main crime hotspot is near Crown Road. Police recorded 8 crimes here, including 5 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Tickhill & Wadsworth| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Vehicle crime | Pinfold Lane | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | All Hallowes Drive | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | King Edwards Road | Under investigation |
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